Gay and lesbian couples adopting

http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/articles.php?aid=2321/

Adopting kids for same-sex couple.

It just get more and more usual for gay or lesbian couples to adopt. In 2009 the percentage was on 19, in 2000 it was only eight. Research showes that about 65000 kids lives in homes with parents either gay or lesbian. But it hasn't always been this way. Not to long ago, gay or lesbian couples was not allowed to adopt, they didn't "fit" what was going to be a "normal" family. A mom, dad and kids. Any it really doesn't make any sense, why shouldn't people who love each other be able to adopt if they can't have kids themselves? If the case was a woman and man, they would be able to adopt right away if they had enough money and all that stuff. I mean, gay and lesbian people are worth the exact same thing as you. They are humans, they have wants and needs. It they want a kid, let them have a kid. It's as easy as that. 

Teenage smoking

http://thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/boost-fight-on-teen-smoking-1.1548853

Teenage smoking, in my view, gets more and more usual. Flavored cigarettes and cigars are made, just for teens. They think its ''cool'', so they try mostly because mutual friends does it. You get addicted, and now you are a loser. The percentage has declined, but hey, its easy to say you dont smoke even if you do. In Pennsylvania almost 19% of high school students smoke, that is not a good percentage. One big reason why it is so high in Pennsylvania though, is that it is no tax on cigarettes. So it is a lot cheaper. In Florida the percentage is down at 8.6, way lower than Pennsylvania's. But studies also show, that teens who don't smoke before the age of 18, are most likely to never do it. So put down that cigarette, and just dont. It isnt healthy for you, and doesnt help you with anything. Dont be a smoker, dont be one in those percentages.

Is Fletcher retiring?

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/12/18/redskins-fletcher-planning-to-retire/

The 38-year old lineback London Fletcher is planning to retire. He made the comment on a previous press conference after practice Wednesday. He told them that this was most likely his last season in the National Football League. He is playing currently at the Washington Redskins.

Rodgers is still not cleared for return

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/12/18/rodgers-still-not-cleared-for-return/

The Green Bay Packers still have to be without Rodgers. His left collarbone is fractured, and the medical staff still wont clear him. This means that Matt Flynn is continuing stepping in for him, but Rodgers status for the weekends contest, will be decided Friday.

Obama disappoints, again.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/18/fox-news-poll-obama-ends-year-with-majority-disapproving/

I think a lot of people in the nation of U.S agrees that Obama ends 2013 with disappointment, not to himself but to the people. More than 50% disapprove of his job this year. More than half the nation. The percentage is only going down, percentage of people approving, percentage of people voting.

Obama still battered by negative polls media coverage.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/18/no-christmas-present-obama-still-battered-by-negative-polls-media-coverage/

Clearly Obama is not one of the most popular person in the U.S right now, polls are constantly talking about him in media. His 43 % approval rating isn't as low as in some recent polls, but some other questions are more telling. Like the cycle going on from the White house point of view: Obama gets burned in media, his decline is certified in media polls which brings him even more negative coverage. Everyone can feel the heat going on, what have the president actually accomplished this year?

Vehicle collision in Wind Cave National Park

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/vehicle-collisions-with-bison-jump-in-wind-cave-national-park/?id=157629

Again animals get killed by vehicles in the national park. Last week a bison bull, cow and calf were all killed by a truck coming in the entrance. This makes park officials nervous since 6 bison bulls have been killed since October, including three last week.